IT IS every little boy’s dream job - but now there really is the chance to become a train driver in the East Midlands.

East Midlands Trains is now recruiting for trainee depot drivers to join in 2018 for either its Nottingham or Derby depot - with salaries of £26,391 rising to £35,188 on completion of training.

A spokesperson said: “We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Women, younger people and ethnic minority groups are currently under-represented within our depot driver population and are encouraged to apply as we value diversity and are committed to ensuring equality across our organisation.

“As a trainee depot driver you will be responsible for moving our trains around the depots ensuring you keep people safe, following the rules and regulations and production requirements of East Midlands Trains. Following compliance and strict policy you’ll be responsible for depot driving, shunting, light maintenance and other tasks such as fault finding and reporting.You will also be responsible for checking that the train environment is up to our market leading standards.

“As a trainee depot driver you will be required to work 37 hours per week, this will be shift work including a range of early starts, afternoons and nights across the seven days of the week.

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“Candidates will need to be 21 or over to become a trainee depot driver in line with National Standards. Natural progression in this role is to become the Mainline drivers of the future. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to begin a fulfilling career with East Midlands Trains.

“The successful candidates will need to be of excellent calibre due the high levels of responsibility in this safety critical role. Excellent communication skills are an essential attribute for depot drivers to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

“You will also need to be flexible, resilient, an excellent team player and have the ability to follow set rules and procedures. You will be expected to undergo four stages of testing as part of the recruitment process and be expected to meet the OPC driver assessment to Mainline Standards as well as successful completion of a driver medical.”

The first stage of assessments dates are:

• Stage 1 - W/C October 25

• Stage 2 - Friday, November 10

• Stage 3 - W/C November 20

• Stage 4 - W/C December 5

Occupational health appointments will take place for successful candidates on week commencing January 2, 2018.

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Further testing is planned for early 2018 and training courses will commence at a number of dates throughout 2018. If successful you will be placed into a talent pool and be offered a role when opportunities become available.

The successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, and comprehensive on-going training. East Midlands Trains offers a wide range of benefits including a defined benefit salary pension scheme, free travel of the East Midlands Trains network and subsidised travel across the rail network with other train operation companies.